Wilmer residents can take part in a debris bin event to maintain their FireSmart neighbourhood national recognition status.
“The community will be participating in the debris bin program, which allows for residents to drop off yard waste at centrally located bins for a period of two weeks,” says local FireSmart representative Thomas Dobbin.
“This bin gives residents a chance to dispose of yard waste without having to transport it out of the community. This is an excellent way to increase accessibility to participate in FireSmart activities and continue to increase the community’s wildfire resilience.”
The bin will be in place from April 29 – May 14, located on the north end of the Wilmer Community Hall on Park Street.
Accepted materials include grass, needles, leaves, brush, and tree limbs measuring under 8 inches in diameter.
Construction materials, treated wood, or root balls won’t be allowed.
RDEK officials said there is no cost to drop off debris but residents are asked to track their work hours, as it is an important component of maintaining Wilmer’s national recognition as a FireSmart community.